Self-employment worksheet (HRA will give you this on the day of your appointment); copy of your most recently filed tax return and all schedules.Note: income tax returns will not be accepted as proof of income

Success Story

"Melissa" (fictitious name), a young mother receiving state assistance, came to the Energy Assistance office last year, desperate for help. Her utility bills were over $1,000 per month and she couldn’t make payments. The case manager developed a payment plan with the utility companies so she could pay off her debts. She also helped Melissa lower her monthly bills by making her home more energy efficient with weatherization assistance. The case manager then helped Melissa create a resume and search for a job. Melissa is now working 30 hours a week, is no longer collecting state assistance and has paid off all of her debt.

Last winter (2011), over 6,000 low-income New Britain residents stayed warm with help from HRA’s Energy Assistance Program.